Top notch dive bar with great bar food. Live music on weekends during ski season. Highly recommend

Love their salads, chili fries and grilled salmon. Wings are also great. Very busy on weekends! read more

Sud's Pub - Chili fries - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

So we ended up at Sud's Pub to finish off the night, & it was a relief. Shotgun review: - Below ground* - Cozy, warmly lit - Big tables, good for groups - Excellent live music - Sunken bar, so bar seats are normal seat height - Lisa, the server, is amazing - hilarious & joyful - Delicious, house-made desserts - Bar fruit is kept nice & chilly** - Cheerful owner, Bobby, who is present & happy to chat with customers Friendly staff but also friendly patrons, which is an excellent indicator of the vibe that Sud's Pub begets. I could absolutely envision returning in my snow pants & snowboard boots & cozying up on one of the benches with a hot toddy. In fact, I fully intend to. *Note that since this place is underground, there is absolutely NO service. I repeat: NO CELLPHONE SERVICE! **This might seem like the strangest observation, but when you're taking tequila shots with a bachelorette party, biting into an ice cold lime afterwards is an amazing feeling. read more

Sud's Pub - Bar area - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

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Thought the food would be better . The place was packed on Saturday night at 8 o'clock. The service was great but I won't go back. The mussels were some of the worst I've ever had and everything else was just so so read more

Sud's Pub is always on our list of "must visit" when we come to Bethel. We love the busy, fun atmosphere with live music and signs from all the best local spots from over the years. The food, no matter what you order, is always great! Don't let the wait time scare you, the staff works hard and it goes by fast. Just grabbing a drink and dessert or staying for dinner- it's the place to be! read more

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Great chill atmosphere, food was great too. Wings, salad, and some French onion soup!

Great local flare with a touch of dive bar atmosphere. Food was decent and in line with expectations.

I am a pub kind of guy! And this one did not disappoint! We came in for dinner after a long day of lounging on a rainy day in December. The pub is located in the basement of the Sudsbury Inn. The pub was crowded, but the atmosphere was laid-back and pretty chill. We were greeted and sat after about 5 minutes. Big wood tables, a large bar in the middle of the space, and a stage and dance floor. We all got drinks. I especially loved the Pabst Blue Ribbon $2.50 draft special! Everyone of the 5 of us enjoyed their meals. We had the baked Haddock (2 orders). Nicely done and served with rice and veggies. (We had one made gluten free without the bread crumbs.) I had the Carnivore pizza. I have to say, I am from NY and a bit of a pizza snob, but the pizza was surprisingly good. The small pie was more than enough for me and to share. Crust was great, perfectly cooked and topped with ham, pepperoni and sausage. We also had the veggie burrito (which was huge and loaded with cheese on the outside!). We added grilled chicken. My son had the haddock sandwich, which he loved and the sweet potato fries, which were excellent. I would have liked a maple dip. The service was excellent and friendly. A live musician played a couple of sets while we were there and we thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment, food and atmosphere of the pub. This may become our go to place when we come back! read more

Sud's Pub - Carnivore Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

Great ambiance. Get the pizza. It's the bomb. Best pizza in bethel. And leave a business card... read more

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There were very few open options on a Monday night in Bethel, so we took a chance on this place. It's a basement bar around the side of the inn. The stairs inside are a bit treacherous, so be careful if you have mobility issues. There are different sized tables, and we chose a long table for large groups because the place was packed! We later shared the table with another family, which wasn't awkward. Our server was fun, quick, and on top of her game. My dietary requests were honored and respected. If you want ribs, get there early because they sell out quickly! This is definitely a solid Monday night option for dinner. read more

Best waitstaff delicious foods great atmosphere. Waitress made us feel we were sitting around her kitchen table... she should have a training class read more

Came here tonight as we were vacationing in Bethel this week. So glad we did. Great selection on the menu for almost anyone. I had the chili and my wife had the chowder. Both very good. For meals she had the Cobb salad which she liked. I had the pulled pork sandwich. Again, very good. If you like BBQ sauce, maybe ask for some extra on the side. It was moist, but I should have asked for some extra. My fault, not theirs. The bartender also recommended a great IPA, and was very attentive in spite of covering most of the tables himself. He didn't seem phased at all. Very pleasant. read more

Sud's Pub - Voodoo chili. Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

An excellent choice tonight. We Came downstairs to the basement - man cave bar. NO Ada features. We had pulled pork sandwiches and split a Cobb salad. Great choice. BUT, I should of had the lobster Roll. A specialty here. If I came back, for sure. A great Pilsner was available. Service started slow but turned out ok. Almost left. All good. Worth staying!! read more

Pretty fun in here! Go down the stairs and into the abyss that is Sud's. It smells pretty INTENSE when you first walk in, but you get used to it. Only open til 9:30, but they're the latest ones! Kitchen open til then too, and they have quite a few options. Live music when we were there, and we were lucky to snag bar seats. Our waitress/bartender wasn't the nicest lady, but she dealt. Clean bathrooms, good nachos, friendly barflies that love to chat. Definitely the spot to be on a Saturday night in town! read more

So you can't visit Maine without getting a lobster roll! The town i'm located in, is about an hour from the coast, but I made it my mission to find a lobster roll! So I stopped at Sud's Pub, which is actually located underneath the Sudsbury Inn. Upon walking in, I felt like I had stepped back into the 90's. the bar was hazy, with wooden tables and chairs, and sports playing on the wall mounted flat screen tv's. You pick your own table when you go down. My Waiter was kind and promptly served me as soon as I ordered the lobster roll. Upon coming out, the lobster roll was surrounded by nice crisp toasted bread, and the amount of lobster was abundant! In addition to an abundance of fries. I feasted into it and was overcome with the fresh taste of lobster and the many flavors that came with it, with each and every bite. I was able to relish the sandwich, and the slightly crisp fries as well! I was satisfied, and got my lobster fix! If i'm ever back here, I would like to try their fried haddock and fries! Cheers to good eats everyone! read more

Sud's Pub - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

Fun friendly place. Good food and prices. Interesting mix of locals and tourists passing through read more

Sud's Pub - Front signage - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

Great little pub! We had a great meal and a couple of cold drinks. Hubs had pizza and I got the Shepards pie. Both delicious. Great service too! read more

If I were a Bethel local than Sud's Pub would be my local. It feels like home. It seems like everyone is friends. We had the tenders and burgers but were eyeing every other tables nachos. They looked out of this world. Tell you the truth the tenders were. We'll be back every time we are in town. read more

I should have known when I asked a local if we should eat here and she said, 'no'. My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered some drinks and two meals: 1) soup and fries 2) a veggie burrito. The soup and fries came out promptly, but it took 30 minutes to receive my husband's burrito. The bartender apologized, and basically said "it happened to others and we were not alone". Bottom line....drinks are strong and I recommend. Food is mediocre at best and your family might be eating at the table at different times. Drink here yes, but eat before you come in. read more

Stopped in for a couple of beers and dinner. The place was packed and I bet it's a ton of fun on a night when the band is playing. I had the bison burger lite - love that this is an option on the menu vice a specialty order. Decent beer selection. Friendly waitress who did an amazing job - especially considering how busy it was. read more

Good food. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. Good music. All around nice place to eat. We will go again.

This place is a gem!!! My Husband & I visited Maine for the fall foliage & were staying just 15min from this location. It came highly recommend by the owners of the home we were staying with. It's got such a cozy vibe & low seating bar is unique and comfortable. The bartender & locals were very welcoming. The bartender had some local beer recommendations which we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was absolutely delicious. You MUST try their award winning Clam Chowder, you won't regret it. During our stay in Maine we visited this location twice. If we had made our trip longer we would've gone back for a third visit. read more

Sud's Pub - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

We decided to try this place out while we were in town. The pub itself is in the basement. The atmosphere is a typical bar/pub with a restaurant. Our server was very pleasant and did a great job I tried the Clam Chowder soup and my wife tried the French Onion soup; both were pretty good - not great, but definitely good. We also decided to try the pizza, which was very good. The food, staff and restaurant itself were all good - not something that I would say I had to go back to again, but it was a good meal. read more

When we picked up the food we could tell the place was busy which was a good sign because it seemed like the whole town was there and the food was amazing. Both my husband and I loved our dinners he got the chicken parm and I got the lobster roll. The fries were perfectly cooked and the chicken was perfectly battered highly recommend and we will be going back soon ! read more

I can see that this place would be very popular and busy during high season, but at this time of year we were the only people in it. And this was the only game in town other than the Chinese restaurant or pizza. We weren't sure what we were walking into when we went down the stairs to the basement, but inside there's a large space with a central island bar that you can sit round. The barman was very friendly and chatty, and he produced our fish & chips in short order. He had explained that the fish wasn't in fillets like we would be used to, but instead came in nuggets. Nonetheless, they were still fresh and pretty tasty. If I lived here, this would definitely be a good choice of pub to have as my local. read more

Sud's Pub - General decor. - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

Been coming to Bethel for many years (8+) have tried Sud's about 4 times. Every time I have found the place one of the worst places to go in the evening. Because of Covid a lot of places have changed and we thought we should try Sud's again. We can honestly say it's got worse, over priced, service is slow, waited over 45 minutes for a pizza, the beer was extremely expensive $9 for one drink. I believe you could find better atmosphere on the moon. Would of had more fun and better service in the supermarket across the road. Over priced place and cannot comment on the food because we left before it arrived. E for effort and E for places to go in Bethel. (Rubbish). read more

More of a 2.5 My friends and I dipped into suds for an early dinner after a long new year's ski day. We had not eaten much, and had really worked up an appetite. Unfortunately, the friendly service and lively atmosphere that always drew me to this place in the past was majorly lacking. The hostess and server seemed genuinely disinterested and rather annoyed we were there. The worst part of it all was the atrocious wait for our food. After our group of 4 ordered two bison burgers, a steak bomb, and a BLT, we were treated to an excruciating 45 minute wait. Keep in mind this was around 4pm and the place was not busy at all. Once our food finally arrived, my friend and I were disappointed to bite into burgers and find that they were overcooked. Normally the bison burger is a highlight of Suds and it's too bad they served it well done (we ordered medium) and not very juicy. Additionally, the sides of fries on all orders were definitely smaller than we would've liked, as they actually were pretty good. They also charge extra for cheese, without explicitly saying so on the menu and the server immediately asking for our cheese preferences while ordering our burgers. I sure hope this sorry excuse of customer service is a holiday anomaly because this truly was not an acceptable dining experience. read more

I'm not sure how happy the staff are to have tourists in their establishment. It seems they are tolerant, versus welcoming to folks from out of town. There is a noticeable difference in how staff interact with locals versus tourists. Food was good. Great salads and the salmon was tasty although the portion was small for the price. read more

It's in the basement of a historic hotel. Not good if you're claustrophobic because it's not very big. It was clean and the decor had a nice historic rustic vibe. There was a dude playing easy listening live music the evening we visited. Very relaxed and family friendly atmosphere (for a basement tavern). The chowder was good and fish n chips was also good. The pizza also wasn't too bad. Service was great and very friendly. Wound visit again if in Bethel. read more

This is definitely a locals bar as well as catering to larger groups from the vacation homes. The beer selection is adequate with something for everyone. The food is very good. You won't regret the blackened salmon. Service is top notch but they are very busy at times and could use more help. read more

Old school pub with a great crowd and live music Thursday Night. I got a pizza and chili - both wicked good. Wife was loving her salmon. Menu was huge and everything that passed by looked bomb. You could tell alot of regulars and can see why. read more

Came back after tuesday nights attempt (we didn't realize they were closed) and we are so happy we did! Found in the basement of the Sudbury inn this place is a gem! Lots of character here in this hideaway! I started off with a Aligash white pint draft and started with the mussels Provençal! The bf had the voodoo chili! The mussels were tender and very flavorful and came with homemade rolls to soak up the broth! The chili the bf said was good but a little lacking in the spice department (he has won a trophy for his chili.. and did I mention he is a firefighter). For the entree I got the spinach salad w/ the crab cakes ... and the bf got Shepard's pie. The spinach salad had fresh spinach with mushrooms and a cooked egg topped with honey mustard dressing. The bf really liked his Shepard's pie, topped with real mashed potatoes and served in a individual casserole dish. He said it was perfectly sized! The atmosphere is awesome! Signage everywhere some vintage and business cards up in the ceiling. The place and service (Dan was our waiter) is awesome!! We will definitely hit this place up again! read more

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Sud's Pub is a bar and grill tucked away in Maine that actually offers a veggie burger on their menu. You'd probably never know it was there unless you lived nearby or were looking for a bite to eat near Sunday River. My two friends and I stopped in to grab a bite to eat and watch the Chiefs roll over like dogs against the Patriots. The house was packed with Pats fans, eager to tell each other that the AFC West was an awful division. It was interesting to wait quietly for a seat at the local watering hole while my home town team was getting crushed. There wasn't really anywhere to stand. Someone's kids were playing the Pac-Man game and not sitting at their table, so we couldn't sit on the bench near the entrance. It created the following situation: The waiter pushed me in the back as a way of gesturing that I shouldn't be standing in her path. I guess where I'm from, where the football is "bad," we just say excuse me. The push was effective - her elbow was strategically placed in my lower back. The irony is that the food was not all that great, and the Broncos beat the Patriots just a week later. The veggie burger was below expectations. I've had Quorn, Gardein, and so many more grocery store frozen patties, and that's all I was expecting from Sud's. The bun was redeeming though, and I enjoyed the fries. For what it's worth, the lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp. Sud's Pub sort of reminds me that in the US, we accept lower quality food because "we're in a rush," or "we're in a small town," or "we're at a bar, not a restaurant." As someone that enjoys eating, that thought saddens me. It's a place I'd return to if I were looking for drinks, not food. read more

Sud's Pub - Veggie burger - Pizza Near Me - Bethel, Maine

This is a low-key and casual pub downstairs from the fancier Sudbury Inn which operates a more upscale restaurant on the street level. It opens for business at 4pm and is right on Main Street in the heart of Bethel. One of the reasons we like Suds Pub is that it seems to draw a nice mix of people -- year round residents, weekenders who own vacation property nearby as well as visitors and tourists staying in nearby Inns or skiiing at Sunday River. The groups all seem to mix freely around the bar. Staff has been great in our experience and there are at least a dozen beers on tap as well as a healthy bottle selection. Food selection is above-average-quality pub fare at reasonable prices. Seeing people order pizza and pasta dishes for takeout is pretty common. read more

Very typical pub for a New England Inn, which is in the basement. We had a group of 8. The French onion soup looked good but I did not have some. The sweet potato fries were very good. The steak tips ordered medium rare had a nice pink center and had excellent flavor. The beers on tap are extensive and good. Service was done well with plenary of follow up. Only minus was the table was not very clean. read more

Drinks are quick. However, set expectations low on a busy night and/or you are not a local. Food came an hr late and cool ( room temp bbq wings and fries anyone?). Some dubious excuses too. Cool food is cool service! If you stop in for a beer on a slow night it's fine. The bison burger is good See Jen c.'s review read more

This is your classic pub with plenty of beers on tap, delicious chicken wings and good people to chat with. It's not gourmet, but you wouldn't come here for a foo-foo dish, you'd come here for a basic burger and a beer. And that's great as far as I'm concerned. read more

My family and I have been coming to Suds for many years. Last night we stopped in as a party of six during peak hours. We were pleasantly greeted and the hostess was clear on how long our wait time would be. After a short wait, we sat, ordered and our food was ready timely. The wings and pizza are delicious. I had a burger no bun which was served with plenty of fresh vegetables. The environment is fun with live music on weekends. read more

For a place to grab a drink and listen to some music - can't go wrong. I did get the pizza a few times from here, and they consistently burn it - the other food is alright, not great, not awful. read more

If you want to go to a bar and have a cold one with locals who all know each other then Sud's Pub is the place to go. Good food and local nice Maine people. read more